Author Archives: Ken Hirsch

29 Mar
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Gerrymander Update

A panel of federal judges has upheld Florida’s congressional map, turning away a challenge that alleged it was discriminatory against Black voters after the district held by former Rep. Al Lawson, a Black Democrat, was dismantled. The federal court’s validation ...

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29 Mar
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SCOTUS Abortion Case

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a politically motivated case challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, one of two medications most commonly used in medication abortion ...

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21 Mar
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Blue Wave Bash fundraiser was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and volunteered for our highly successful Blue Wave Bash fundraiser on Saturday, March 16. The event drew a large turnout, with enthusiastic Democrats filling the venue. Attendees enjoyed an evening of delicious cuisine, ...

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21 Mar
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Biden Lowering Costs

President Joe Biden is laser focused on lowering costs for hardworking Americans and recently announced the launched of a Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing. The Strike Force will work to strengthen efforts to root out and stop illegal corporate behavior that ...

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21 Mar
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Time to UPDATE Your VBM Request

Voting by mail enhances voter turnout by simplifying the process, reducing barriers, and providing ample time for thoughtful decision-making. Nearly 25% of Indian River Democrats have already requesting their mail-in ballots, surpassing the statewide average of 19%. But there’s still ...

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09 Mar
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A Win for Free Speech

A federal appeals court has deemed DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE’ law unconstitutional. The court ruled that the law violates the First Amendment by prohibiting diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces. While this is a temporary win for our First Amendment ...

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09 Mar
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Opportunities to Get Involved

We need your help! Our voter registration team leaders are eager to meet you. Pop into the office Monday at 11:30 a.m. to learn how you can join the team and register voters across Indian River County. Our team leaders ...

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09 Mar
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Senate Minority Leader Scott?

Last week, Senator Mitch McConnell announced his intention to retire as leader of the Senate Republicans in November — sparking speculation that Rick Scott may run to replace him. In addition, Rick Scott voted last Thursday against a continuing resolution that ...

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09 Mar
0

Young Dems UPDATE

A new poll released this week by Voters of Tomorrow and Generation Lab founds that Biden leads Trump 42% to 29% in a head-to-head matchup among Gen Z voters, or voters ages 18-to-29 nationwide. In a congressional ballot test, 48% ...

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09 Mar
0

Measles Outbreak

Following news of a measles outbreak in Broward County Schools, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo issued guidance to parents that ignores accepted medical practice. Once again, Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is pushing guidance that can be harmful to Floridians. ...

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